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RJ02 PTU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,032 mi
Last recorded165,032 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 PTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 165,032 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both front headlights deteriorated

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front headlight bracket broken

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2018 165,004 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both front headlights deteriorated

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front headlight bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2017 159,435 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorated and corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 152,199 miles

0il leak

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively park brake (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 149,668 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 148,627 miles

Brakes Advisories: RBT Park Brake Efficiency: 18%

General corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 148,622 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

General corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 147,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 146,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 146,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 145,368 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 144,644 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

hand brake slightly high

Pass 18 Jun 2009 131,091 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 111,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 92,318 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 76,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 58,167 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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RJ02 PTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ02 PTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ02 PTU registered?

RJ02 PTU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is RJ02 PTU safe to buy?

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